School things to do before the holidays

Volunteer hours As the semester is winding down before the holidays, there are a few things Kid #2 must do before it ends. Part of the requirement to be in National Honor Society is to complete 10 hours of volunteer service before the semester is over. Zach had about 8 hours to go... 😐 So... … Continue reading School things to do before the holidays

Snoball 2021

He got all spiffed up for the winter dance at school. He went with a group of friends. Details are sketchy but here's what I gathered: They had reservations at Olive Garden at 6:30 p.m. There were boys and girls in the group.Many ordered some version of Fettuccine Alfredo. They went to the dance.It's unclear … Continue reading Snoball 2021

Did the pandemic cause the great resignation?

Experts call it the Great Resignation. The last 18 months has revealed "pandemic burnout" - a collective reassessment about priorities and what matters most. Workers, fed up with long commutes, office politics and toxic workplaces, are saying "f*** this shit" and searching for better opportunities. In April 2021, more people left their jobs than any … Continue reading Did the pandemic cause the great resignation?

Cheney disc golf

The last time we were here was May 2, 2020 during the height of the pandemic (sadly we are still battling this health emergency). We first visited in April 2020 - we came to walk some trails and didn't realize there was a disc golf course. The hustle and bustle of the holidays has started.... … Continue reading Cheney disc golf

Thanksgiving 2021

SundayAdam arrived home on Sunday for the week - Woot! MondayNo school for Zach. I worked. The boys played disc golf at Oak Park and Cessna West Park. TuesdayNo work for me. The boys played disc golf again, this time at Cowskin in Colwich. Adam spent the night at a friend's house and Zach went … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2021